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Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road.

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Escape to the tranquil charm of The Minns Cottage, nestled across from the beach in George Town. Each cottage boasts a fully equipped kitchen, screened patio with air conditioning units in lounge and bedrooms.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road.

The Minns Cottages is owned by the Minns Family who is one of the oldest Bahamian Family names in the Bahamas. The cottages have the real Family Island charm where guests are coming as guests but leaving as Family. We now have Starlink and IPTV in all the cottages so you can watch your favorite sports game or movie in the comfort of your cottage.
The Minns Cottage is conveniently located within one mile from George Town. You are less than a 10-minute walk to the food stores. The Cottages are located across from the beach, and they are fully equipped with a screened patio, fully equipped kitchen, lounge, TV, Internet. We do have a communal outdoor BBQ and laundry room with washer and dryer. We also provide beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach towels and coolers. Each cottage will have 7 garbage bags, two rolls of toilet paper, joy and a roll of paper towel. You just need to bring your own washing detergent. There are many activities within walking distance restaurants, straw market, water taxi, government offices, library, schools and much more. All cottages have enclosed screened patios and Air conditioning units in the lounge and bedrooms. It is a 15 minutes' drive from the International Airport (GGT). The cottages are situated in a beautiful grassy lawn, fenced with a stone wall around the property, overlooking the picturesque Elizabeth Harbour and Stocking Island. We also offer other cottages in the same location you can see it on VRBO site #3866738, #4013973, #4086519.There are many direct flights to Exuma from Toronto 3 hours on Air Canada., Miami on American Airlines, Silver Airways from Fort Lauderdale. You can also fly from Nassau on Bahamas Air or Western Air to GGT Georgetown Exuma Airport. We look forward sharing the beauty of Exuma with you and your family or friends.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Single level property
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoke outside not inside cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We are next to a road with no fence

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoke outside not inside cottage

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 119153684

About the area

Map
George Town, Exuma

What's nearby

  • Palm Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Jolly Hall Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hoopers Bay - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Beach - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Emerald Bay Beach - 25 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Exuma Yacht Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Splash - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬4 min drive
  • Coconut Club
  • ‪Chat 'N' Chill® Bahamas - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road. located?

Located in George Town, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and Palm Bay Beach. Jolly Hall Beach and Hoopers Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was clean, AC was cold, and Monica was amazing. Really close to town, Perfect getaway for a couple for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Perfect location for our week getaway. Easy access to both the North and South ends of Exuma. Relaxing mornings on the screened in porch watching the beautiful blue waters constantly shifting colors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a great location

This cottage had everything we needed, a beautiful view, and a great screened porch to shelter from the bugs.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome beach location!

Our stay at Minns Cottage was great! Loved the location close to town and across the street from the beach. The beach had the best snorkeling we could find! The unit had everything we needed including a washer and dryer! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property

We definitely enjoyed our stay. Nice people. Nice property. Very cute cottages just across from the property is a little beach you can walk to. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie H., Washington, PA and EIS, Eleuthera

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely view !

Wonderful stay. Thank you, Monica, for your help in getting us comfortable so we could enjoy our visit to Exuma. If you don’t have a car, Georgetown is just a mile down the road. The beach across the street was beautiful. The cabin we stayed in was comfortable and had everything we needed for the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a week in at minns cottages, an we loved it. Its the Perfekt location, right in between fish fry and George town. Walking distance to food and liqure store. And you just cross the road and you're at the beach for a morning swim. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Kathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A Week in Paradise

Sweet cottage with beach access across the highway. Glad we rented a car as we explored the island with the beach chairs, umbrellas, towels and cooler all included with the rental. Owner was prompt to respond when there was a problem with the coffee maker.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Gene B.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Mini vacation

Lawn needed cutting and we were told maintenance guy was out of town. It took two days to finally get Wi-Fi password. Interior was as expected. Definitely recommend renting a car. Exumas was great! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xtoria west

We enjoyed our stat at Xtoria West. The property was clean, stocked kitchen (spices and cookware...) plenty of towels. There are beach chairs and umbrellas. Washer dryer.View was incredible from the screen room. It even had TV. Food on the island wasnt to our liking but we brought frozen meat. Cant buy beef there, or deli meats. mostly chicken, food and drinks are expensive, pack accordingly. Roads are hard to drive on with all the potholes and on the left side, but we made due. Rent a boat at Minns boat rental. Such a beautiful island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in Exuma

Minn's Cottages were located very close to the airport and Georgetown. East commute to anything you want to do. The bay across the street is teaming with sea life and we snorkeled there daily. Extremely clean and everything you need is provided - beach towels, plenty of linens and stocked kitchen (just bring your own groceries). We grilled out the last night we were there! Loved it and will be back for sure!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Great Views!

Great location just minutes from Georgetown and beautiful views of the Harbor. The cottage was clean and cozy and had everything we needed. Thank you Monica!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Minn’s Cottages

This was a great rental and we’d stay again. The location was perfect as it was close to the center of town. We were able to walk to restaurants, the ferry dock, etc. the house was as expected and provided everything we were looking for. The screened in front porch was great. It allowed us to enjoy the nights outside without getting bit by the bugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hollie T.

Great laid back cottage close to town, snorkeling and beach access

Esther and Nelly did a wonderful job before we arrived getting us booked and sending us materials on the area. The cottage was clean and everything was in working order! It's not fancy and pretentious... it's relaxing and comfy. The screened in porch was an awesome feature allowing us to enjoy the view without the big bites! The view just never gets old!! The water pressure in the shower isn't fabulous, but the water is hot! It's close enough to town to walk (although we started taking the walk along the rocks by the water because the shoulder is narrow in some spots) and we could also do the same thing in the other direction to fish fry! Stocking Island is a must see! The water taxi leaves from the government dock in town and drops at chat n chill. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Wonderful place to stay, as described, with helpful local property manager

This was my first VRBO rental and the host/manager was very accommodating of some confusion in the reservation, compounded by lack of cell service as I was approaching by boat. The cottage has plenty of room and looks right out on the harbor, and is in a quiet spot not far to walk from George Town.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sean B.

Pleasant basic, fairly well maintained cottage with outstanding views of the water

We enjoyed our week at Minns. Godfrey was very pleasant and enjoyable to speak with. AC worked well. No car is technically needed but to get to all of the wonderful beaches one is a very good idea. Nice to have a laundry facility included. We would return again to enjoy this well valued accomodation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2016